We moved to Istanbul at the back end of 2011. As can only be expected, there were many hiccups, ups, downs and frustrating moments in those earliest days as we fumbled our way step by step. But, of course, perseverance is key in the 'Expat Uphill Battle' and as each challenge is mastered, slowly… Continue reading The Expat Uphill Battle
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Expat Friendship: The Friend at Hand
The friend at hand is often your first expat friendship when you land on new shores. It's an idea adopted from an African proverb of unknown provenance. The first time I came across it was printed on a patchwork quilt that I won, a quilt made by a brilliant group of expat ladies (which is a… Continue reading Expat Friendship: The Friend at Hand
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